Strategic Procurement Manager

PangeaTwo; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

PangeaTwo is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager in Birmingham, AL. The role oversees a national portfolio of contracts and drives cost-reduction, supplier negotiations, and enterprise-level contracting for healthcare facilities.

The position emphasizes market trend analysis, stakeholder accountability, and a leadership mindset in a growing, stable team. 115k annual salary and comprehensive scope await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations, or related field.
• 5–7+ years in procurement, supplier management, or contract negotiation.
• Proven track record of managing RFPs and major contracts.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard procurement software.
• Strong data analysis to translate metrics into actions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; vendor relationships.
• Healthcare supply chain experience preferred; familiarity with inventory and data warehousing (SQL a plus).

Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise-wide cost reduction through standardization, value analysis, and pricing initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end contract negotiations, RFPs, and competitive bidding.
• Own a portfolio of categories, monitor market trends and new clinical needs.
• Oversee supplier relationships and ensure contract adherence.
• Educate facility staff on supply chain best practices and orders.
• Analyze metrics like buy-right %, cost-per-case, and supply ratios for savings.
• Support rollout of national contracts and product conversions.
• Present supply chain metrics and cost-saving opportunities to regional stakeholders.
• Maintain catalog databases, item masters, and data analytics systems.

Skills

Data analysis

Contract negotiation

RFP management

Vendor relationships

MS Office

SQL

Healthcare procurement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Strategic Procurement Manager

Strategic Procurement Manager

$115,000

Birmingham, AL

Our client is seeking a strategic, results-driven Supply Chain Operations Manager to join their enterprise procurement team. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of a dedicated portfolio of national contracts, driving cost-reduction strategies and supplier negotiations across a nationwide network of healthcare facilities. This is an individual contributor role with significant scope, perfect for an experienced procurement professional who excels at enterprise-level contracting, market trend analysis, and stakeholder accountability. If you want to join a stable, long-tenured team experiencing active growth, we want to hear from you.

Job Duties:

• Drive enterprise-wide cost reduction through strategic standardization, value analysis, and pricing initiatives
• Lead the full lifecycle of contract negotiations, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and competitive bidding
• Own a dedicated portfolio of categories, monitoring market trends, emerging technologies, and new clinical supply needs
• Oversee supplier relationships, ensuring adherence to contract terms and resolving operational issues proactively
• Educate facility staff on supply chain best practices, inventory forecasting, and order-to-pay processes
• Analyze performance metrics including buy-right percentages, cost-per-case, and supply ratios to identify savings
• Support the rollout and implementation of national contracts and large-scale product conversions
• Facilitate collaborative discussions with regional stakeholders to present supply chain metrics and cost‑saving opportunities
• Partner internally to maintain accurate catalog databases, item masters, and data analytics systems

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5 to 7+ years of professional experience in procurement, supplier management, or contract negotiation
• Proven track record of successfully managing RFPs and negotiating major commercial contracts
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and industry-standard procurement software
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate complex metrics into actionable business solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a history of building trusted vendor relationships
• Background in healthcare, medical supply chain, or Ambulatory Surgery Centers is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with inventory control processes, par levels, and supply chain data warehousing (SQL experience is a plus)

At our clients’ request, only individuals with required experience will be considered.